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engraving

[en-gray-ving] / ɛnˈgreɪ vɪŋ /


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The writing is piercing and suspenseful, and Ms. Cline deserves praise for engraving a style recognizably her own.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

At the foot of the coffin was an engraving of a pair of wings that were embroidered on one of her stage jackets.

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026

"There is not only a process of repeating signs: there is real visuo-spatial planning, as if the authors already had an overall image of the figure in mind before engraving it."

From Science Daily ● Aug. 9, 2026

The Hockey Hall of Fame told the Associated Press it is not directly involved with the engraving.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026

“And in all fairness, I am duly impressed with your skill. The lamp is tidily made. The sygaldry is quite cunning. The engraving precise. It is clever work.”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

Orders that ask for unique colors, name engravings and shapes now make up nearly a third of Adeyemo’s business.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 22, 2026

Some 90 objects from the mid-13th to the early 16th century are spread out in three galleries, along with architectural fragments, engravings and other items, but it is the drawings that captivate us.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026

The collection taps into the animal spirit, including celestial medallions, saber-teeth, horns, claws and symbolic engravings, in line with Aiko’s forthcoming album, “West$ide Whim$y.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026

Early paintings and engravings show people not just reacting to the world, but representing it, sharing stories and identities in a way no other species is known to have done.

From BBC ● Jan. 21, 2026

Mr. Frederick Lynn has taken a seat beside Mary Ingram, and is showing her the engravings of a splendid volume: she looks, smiles now and then, but apparently says little.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë


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